Question 1

what causes a growth hormone deficiency problem?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary activity: There are several reasons why children or adults can have a pituitary that is unable to make enough hgh for adequate growth or metabolic wellbeing. Consult a real endocrinologist if you think you or your child may have a deficiency of gh.

Question 2

who is the carrier of the genes that causes growth hormone deficiency

Accepted Answer

Several possible: Genetic factors are thought to account for 5% of growth hormone deficiency. Three forms, an autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive or x-linked are known to exist. Without knowing if a genetic form is involved, or which subtype is present, it is hard to fully answer your question.

Question 3

can you tell me is growth hormone deficiency caused by not eating enough of these foods?

Accepted Answer

No: Growth hormone is made by the pituitary gland.  Its major function is in promoting growth in children.  It has a very small role in adult health.  Disorders of the pituitary gland (such as tumors, surgical excision) can cause growth hormone deficiency, but you can't get it by not eating any particular foods.

Question 4

what causes growth hormone deficiency in a fraternal twin (female)?

Accepted Answer

Depends: When kids are diagnosed with gh deficiency, a brain MRI is done to look for anything which may be disturbing the pituitary gland. Most often, gh deficiency is idiopathic, meaning that we don't know. Being a fraternal twin does not influence the cause unless there might have been difficulties with either pregnancy or delivery.

Question 5

can growth hormone deficiency cause blood sugar problem?

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Yes: Untreated gh deficiency in infants may cause low blood sugar. Likewise, gh is a diabetogenic hormone and can raise blood sugars, sometimes too much.

Question 6

if i am having behavioral problem can this be caused by growth hormone deficiency in children?

Accepted Answer

No relation to that: No there is no relationship to that.Growth hormone deficiency does not cause behavioral problems.

Question 7

help docs, is growth hormone deficiency caused by not eating enough of a certain nutrient?

Accepted Answer

No: GH deficiency is either something people are born with or may develop as older kids or adults due to a tumor near the pituitary gland.  A balanced diet with   enough protein and different vitamins particularly D may help you feel better but is unlikely to affect how much GH your pituitary gland produces.

Question 8

what is adult growth hormone deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Mysterious: Along with "hypophyseal-pituitary axis disorder", this is a poorly-understood.  There's no doubt that some older adults feel much better when supplemented with a bit of growth hormone.  And it's a popular diagnosis for quacks to sell growth hormone to troubled souls. A specialist knows how to do the lab work but there's no hard-and-fast criteria yet.

Question 9

growth hormone deficiency- how can it be cured?

Accepted Answer

Treated: Hi. Growth hormone deficiency can be treated, not cured. Like type 1 diabetes  on insulin or hypothyroidism on thyroid hormone; insulin treats the diabetes but doesn't cure it and thyroid hormone treats the hypothyroidism but doesn't cure it. Growth hormone deficiency doesn't have to be treated, but if it is treated, it's with growth hormone replacement.

Question 10

what can be done about growth hormone deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Replace it: Hgh is available to use for fda approved indications in children with gh deficiency and some other causes of small stature.  Adults wtih gh deficiency may also be entitled to replacement.  It's available in daily injection form.

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